How to do a Balance Trainer Curtsy Lunge
Reviewed by Jim Parker, CPT, B.A. Kinesiology
About this exercise
- Sets Logged
- 19,692
- Popularity Rank
- 1030th
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Quads Strength
- 92 mSCORE 31st
- Equipment Required
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Instructions for Proper Form
A unilateral lower body exercise that targets the glutes, quads, and hamstrings, with an emphasis on balance and coordination. Performing this on a BOSU balance trainer increases the stability challenge, enhancing muscle engagement and proprioception.
- Stand on top of the Balance Trainer dome in a narrow stance with level feet.
- Step diagonally to the rear and lower into a curtsy lunge.
- Press out of the lunge and back up to the starting position on the dome.
- Perform the desired number of reps on one side, then repeat on the other leg.
- Maintain good, upright posture and a braced core throughout the exercise.
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Alternatives & Variations to Balance Trainer Curtsy Lunge
1. Curtsy Lunge
31.1 mSCORESWAPPED 52 TIMESCurtsy Lunge is a variation on the more standard Lunge. Similar to other lunge variations, this compound exercise primarily targets the quadriceps. By stepping one leg behind and across the other, this exercise also heavily recruits the glutes and inner thighs, helping to build stability and balance. It’s a great way to add variety to your lower body workouts while addressing different muscle groups.
- Intermediate
- Quads
2. Balance Trainer Squat
56.3 mSCORESWAPPED 30 TIMESBalance Trainer Squat is a bodyweight variation on the more standard Squat. Like other Squat variations, this is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps. By using a Balance Trainer you add significantly more instability to the movement, which can help you develop balance and coordination, as well as achieve better muscle activation when compared to something like an Air Squat.
3. Balance Trainer Alternating Lunge
52.6 mSCORESWAPPED 27 TIMESA dynamic lower body exercise that uses a BOSU balance trainer to enhance the difficulty of standard lunges. This variation improves balance, coordination, and leg strength, making it more challenging and effective.
- Intermediate
- Quads
- BOSU® Balance Trainer
4. Leg Extension
99.4 mSCORESWAPPED 27 TIMESLeg Extensions are an isolation exercise that target the quads. Due to a severe lack of isolation movements for the lower body, this is a great option for specifically targeting your quadriceps. The use of a machine restricts your range of motion, and adds some stability to the movement. This can help your focus more on exertion than stabilizing the movement. The downside to this exercise is that it places a lot of tension on your knee. Keep your weights light, and focus on pausing near the end of your range of motion.
5. Dumbbell Lunge
97.6 mSCORESWAPPED 26 TIMESDumbbell Lunge is a variation on the more standard Lunge. Similar to other Lunge variations, Dumbbell Lunge is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quads. The exercise itself is the same as a standard lunge except for the added weight from holding dumbbells in each hand. This is a great variation for anyone looking to make their lunges a bit more challenging without adding more complexity to the movement.
6. Dumbbell Curtsy Lunge
38.3 mSCORESWAPPED 17 TIMESTargets the gluteus medius and thighs with a focus on stability and coordination. The curtsy motion offers a unique challenge to hip stability and strength, making it an effective choice for building lower body strength and improving balance.
7. Lunge
90.8 mSCORESWAPPED 17 TIMESLunges are one of the most common lower body exercises out there. It’s a compound exercise that primarily targets your quads. In order to return to a standing position with this exercise you need to engage your quads in order to push yourself back up. This further emphasizes your quadriceps compared to other Lunge variations, however this also places more tension on your knee. By stepping forward with a single leg taking most of the load, you can more easily identify, and address any discrepancies in mobility or strength between sides.
8. Air Squats
92.1 mSCORESWAPPED 16 TIMESAir Squats are a bodyweight variation of Squats. Like other variations, this is a compound exercise that primarily targets the quadriceps. Without any added resistance this is easily one of the most beginner friendly exercises out there. It’s a great way to start building strength, and working your way towards more advanced variations.
9. Banded Curtsy Lunge
81.6 mSCORESWAPPED 16 TIMESBanded Curtsy Lunge is a variation on the more standard Lunge that incorporates a mini loop band. Like other Lunge variations, this compound exercise primarily targets the quadriceps. The curtsy motion helps engage your hips and glutes more, while the mini loop band adds resistance, ensuring increased muscle activation and stability development. This is a great exercise for addressing strength imbalances and enhancing lower body mobility.
- Intermediate
- Quads
- Mini Loop Bands
10. Balance Trainer Goblet Squat
62.4 mSCORESWAPPED 12 TIMESThe Balance Trainer Goblet Squat enhances lower body and core strength by adding instability to the traditional goblet squat. Using a balance trainer, such as a BOSU ball, it requires greater balance and coordination, targeting the quads, glutes, and core more intensely. Ideal for those seeking to improve functional fitness alongside muscle growth and stability.